(Washington, DC., March 7, 2008) — Highlights from the current issue of Food Insight:

• Trans fat takes front and center as the cover story of Food Insight’s January/February issue.  So what’s the story behind trans fat? Food Insight delves into the history and the conversations surrounding this topic.  
   
• Energy drinks have made their way into recent news headlines, but who can really distinguish the fads from the facts?  Find out how in the current issue of Food Insight. 
  
  
• Are you familiar with Web 2.0, also known as the second generation of the World Wide Web? Food Insight takes a trip inside the realm of Web 2.0 including the rise of social media networks and the role they’re playing in food issues. 
  
  
• Also, check out the latest NewsBites, which include: global priorities for food and health as outlined by WHO officials; and highlights from the updated IFIC Foundation review on caffeine and health. 
  
  Find these articles and more in the latest issue of Food Insight at:   http://ific.org/foodinsight. 

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